Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride
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Is Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride worth booking?
Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride is a 10-hour experience in El Calafate, Argentina, from $358 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 26 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (26)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $358 per person
Book a Mini trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier and you will feel the ice closer than ever! This full-day excursion will take you to walk over the glacier, fully equipped and accompanied by our certified bilingual gui
What you get
- Walkways Perito Moreno (if option selected)
- Navigation
- All necessary equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Professional Spanish-English guide
- Guided mini-trek across El Perito Moreno Glacier
About this experience
Book a Mini trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier and you will feel the ice closer than ever! This full-day excursion will take you to walk over the glacier, fully equipped and accompanied by our certified bilingual guides, for a day. You will also have access to the Glacier's balconies during a whole hour in order to get the best views and landscapes of the National Park before going for this one of a kind experience! The excursion includes a 20 minutes navigation to the Perito Moreno Glacier and a long walk over the Ice to discover every corner of the Glacier. Don't miss this fabulous experience of walking on the glacier!
What's included
Included
- Walkways Perito Moreno (if option selected)
- Navigation
- All necessary equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Professional Spanish-English guide
- Guided mini-trek across El Perito Moreno Glacier
Not included
- Lunch (you can bring your own)
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park.
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tangol El Calafate
The tour starts with the pick up from your centrally located El Calafate Hotel (if option selected). Exact pick up time will be reconfirmed the day before the tour.
Pass by without stopping
Perito Moreno Glacier
After passing by the hotels, we will take the Provincial Route N°11 to enter Los Glaciares National Park. This unique natural wonder has been declared a "World Heritage Site of Humanity" by UNESCO in 1981. The National Park includes a scenario of mountains, lakes and forests, a large portion of the Andes Mountains covered with ice and snow to the west and the arid Patagonian steppe to the east.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Lago Argentino
Once in the “Bajo las Sombras” port, you will board a ship to cross the Lago Rico to arrive at the opposite shore after a 20-minute trip approximately in front of the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. For those who have chosen the option without transfers, this is where you will meet your guide who will give you all the necessary instructions.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Perito Moreno Glacier
Once on the ground, a short 20-minute walk begins with a talk about glaciology along the shore of the lake towards the glacier. Once on the ice, the guides put on each participant a pair of crampons and give them instructions on how they should walk on the ice. In the about 1:30 hour walk on the glacier, you will be able to appreciate a wide variety of ice formations as well as cracks, glacier mills and small ponds. The trekking difficulty is moderate. The ice surface over which you walk is irregular, but firm and safe. You will get information about flora and fauna and about the particular phenomenon that only takes place in the Perito Moreno Glacier and that eventually produces its rupture.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Pasarelas Perito Moreno
After the ice-trek and a 20-minute boat ride back to the port. If you choose the option with transfers the tour includes a visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park . There, you will be able to enjoy the amazing panoramic landscape of the Glacier and to walk along some of the self guided trails. If you choose the option without transfers, the walkways are not included. You should go by your own.
120 minutes here · Admission included
El Calafate
In the afternoon, after visiting the walkways and enjoying the beautiful views of the Glacier, we will be returning again to our hotels in El Calafate.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
El Calafate
If you do not require transfers, our guide will be waiting for you at the Puerto Bajo las Sombras.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
If you do not require transfers, our guide will be waiting for you at the Puerto Bajo las Sombras.
Options you can book
Minitrekking with Transfers
Transfers included: Roundtrip transfers from El Calafate to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares included. Pickup included
Minitrekking without Transfers
Walkways excluded: The walkways will not be included in the excursion. Duration: 1 hour Transfers excluded: Transfers from and to the hotel are not included. You must make your own way to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras (80km).
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tangol
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8
- Maximum age is 65 due to age restrictions on the operator's insurance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Sports shoes or trekking boots and warm wool or cotton socks are highly recommended
- Comfortable sportswear, long trousers, warm sweater or pile, water or windproof jacket, sun glasses, sun block and gloves are recommended
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Pickup time may vary between 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM according to availability.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Places are not confirmed if full information is not provided.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please send a copy of your passport as soon as possible to confirm the places.
- In case of not contracting the transfer, you must access on your own in a trip of 80km. The walkways will not be included in the excursion.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 8+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $358 to $650
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for El Calafate.
How much does Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride cost?
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Prices start at $358 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in El Calafate usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in El Calafate is not rushed.
Is Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 26 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in El Calafate, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 8. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in El Calafate can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in El Calafate and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central El Calafate within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in El Calafate?
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On Outty we rank every El Calafate experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari, Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit El Calafate?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in El Calafate?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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